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Sweet Honey Oat Bread Recipe

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Honey Oat Bread is a wholesome, slightly sweet bread made with oats and honey, offering a soft crumb and a golden crust. This easy-to-make recipe combines simple ingredients to create a nutritious loaf perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats (plus extra for topping)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water and honey. Stir to dissolve the honey, then sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, and salt to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  3. Combine wet and dry: Pour the yeast mixture and melted butter into the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a rough dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 7-8 minutes.
  5. First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  6. Shape the loaf: Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Sprinkle additional oats on top for a decorative finish.
  7. Second rise: Cover the pan and allow the dough to rise again until nearly doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
  8. Bake the bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  9. Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use warm water (not hot) to activate the yeast effectively.
  • You can substitute rolled oats with quick oats if necessary, but rolled oats provide better texture.
  • The bread slices best when completely cooled to avoid crumbly texture.
  • This bread freezes well; slice and freeze any leftovers for up to 3 months.
  • For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar and use vegan butter or oil instead of butter.

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